Masaha - Marhaura, Saran

Masaha is a village situated in the Marhaura subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marhaura and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Agahara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masaha is 233798. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 841443 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Masaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Masaha

According to the 2011 Census, Masaha village had a total population of 2,661 people, including 1,360 males and 1,301 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.23%, with male literacy at 72.47% and female literacy at 45.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Masaha

Masaha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Masaha

Masaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paterhi, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Masaha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Masaha is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masaha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Masaha village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Masaha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Masaha village are given below:

FAQs about Masaha